The BCaring Campaign fosters a deeper sense of community and embodies the spirit of our shared Jesuit legacy. We facilitate events and activities that center on self-reflection, respect, and cultivating care for the 青年涩导航community.
BCaring Week (10/27 - 11/2)
Inspired by the Jesuit mission of being 鈥渟tudents for others,鈥� BCaring Week will highlight respect and care across the 青年涩导航community. Through programs and messaging, students are encouraged to reflect on the impact of their words and actions, look out for one another, and help foster a culture of care.
Timed around Halloween on Friday, October 31, and the Notre Dame game on Saturday, November 1., BCaring Week will serve as an essential reminder to celebrate responsibly, look out for one another, and be considerate of the broader on and off-campus community.
Kickoff Event: BCaring Cards
Kick off BCaring Week by stopping by the Maloney Hall fourth floor between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to write a note of appreciation to a friend, family member, or faculty/staff member who has supported you. We鈥檒l provide the cards, stamps, and mailing. Food from Wingstop will be available.
Time: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Location: Maloney Fourth Floor
Professional Clothing Drive
The Career Center is collecting professional clothing donations throughout the week (October 27鈥�31) at 38 Commonwealth Ave (Southwell Hall). Items should be professional in nature, freshly cleaned, and in good wearable condition with no stains, tears, or damage.
Time: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: 38 Comm Ave.
Rolling Recognition
Nominate a friend or classmate who demonstrates care for the 青年涩导航community. Every nominated student will receive a BCaring t-shirt in recognition of their impact.
Bus Stop Breakfast
Start your day with coffee, donuts, and gratitude! Visit the South Street shuttle stop between 8:30 and 10:00 AM for Deans and Donuts on the go, hosted by the Office of the Dean of Students. While you鈥檙e there, write a BCaring card (we will stamp and mail it for you).
Time: 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Sustainability Fair
Stop by the Academic Quad between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to paint a pot, plant a succulent, and learn from Ecopledge about the importance of sustainability and keeping our campus clean.
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Academic Quad
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Pop-Up Gratitude Card Stations
From Tuesday (10/28) through Friday (10/31), the Office of the Dean of Students will host pop-up tables across campus. Students can write and mail a note of thanks to a friend, family member, or faculty/staff member who has made a difference.
Rolling Recognition
Nominate a friend or classmate who demonstrates care for the 青年涩导航community. Every nominated student will receive a BCaring t-shirt in recognition of their impact.
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Mission Moments
Step up to the microphone and share your answer to the question: 鈥淲hat does it mean to care for the community?鈥� The Mission Moments mic will appear at an undisclosed time and location...be ready to add your voice!
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Digital Wellness Day
Wellness Coaches from the Center for Student Wellness will be in surprise locations throughout the day to distribute t-shirts and spark conversations about healthy digital habits and social media use.
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Reverse Trick-or-Treating
Wellness Coaches from the Center for Student Wellness will be out on campus distributing treat bags and sharing positive messages about how to BCaring.
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Love You a Latte
Agape Latte will host a special tabling event on O鈥橬eill Plaza where students, faculty, and staff can enjoy a cup of coffee and write a note of appreciation and encouragement to someone in their life.听
Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Plaza by听O'Neill
Spread the Word to End the Word
Join UGBC鈥檚 Council for Students with Disabilities from 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM in the Academic Quad to commit to ending the use of the 鈥渇鈥� slang word. By signing the campaign flag, participants pledge to foster a more inclusive and respectful community.
Time: 12:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Academic Quad
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Grad Student Restorative Practice Training
Graduate students are invited to a professional development workshop from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Murray House. Learn the principles of nonviolent communication and how to apply them when navigating conflict.
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Murray House
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BCaring RD Office Hours
All Resident Directors will host special BCaring Office Hours from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Visit their office to write a gratitude card to a friend, roommate, family member, or faculty/staff member. We鈥檒l stamp and mail your letters.
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Location: RD Offices
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Off-Campus Reverse Trick or Treating
Beginning at 4:30 PM, staff from the Office of the Dean of Students, Government and Community Affairs, BCPD, and the Boston Police Department will visit off-campus apartments from Lake Street through South Street to share candy and safety messages for Halloween and football weekend.
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: Lake St - South St., Brighton
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Trivia Night at Hillsides Cafe
Join the Office of First-Year Experience, VSLC, and ResLife for a fun trivia night from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Hillsides Caf茅, hosted by Chris Darcy, Director of First-Year Experience. Food provided.
Time: 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Location: Hillsides Cafe
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Deans and Donuts
Stop by Maloney Hall 450 between 9:00 AM and 11:00 AM for our monthly Deans and Donuts event. This month鈥檚 focus is on wellness and safe pouring exercises, in collaboration with the Center for Student Wellness.
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Maloney Hall 450
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Meet the Orgs Club Fair
Missed the Student Involvement Fair? Still looking to get involved? Visit the Plaza at O鈥橬eill between 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM to meet clubs and organizations and find your community.
Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: Plaza at O'Neill
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Modster Mash
Join Baldwin, the Office of the Dean of Students, and Residential Life at 3:00 PM in the Mods for pizza, candy, red bandanas, and important Halloween and tailgating information.
Time: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Mods
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Love and Football Tailgate
Need a tailgate spot? Join the Women鈥檚 Center, Campus Ministry, and the Office of the Dean of Students on the lawn outside the Comm Ave Garage starting four hours before kickoff for a spirited and welcoming pre-game celebration.
Time: Four Hours Before Kickoff
Location: Lawn by the Comm Ave. Garage
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青年涩导航v. Notre Dame
Boston College takes on longtime rival Notre Dame. Arrive early, cheer loudly, and represent 青年涩导航with pride. Please be respectful of all fans and families, look out for one another, and follow stadium staff guidance to ensure a safe and spirited game day.
Time: Kickoff TBA
Location: Alumni Stadium
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Sprinked with Kindness
Stop by O鈥機onnell House between 8:00 PM and 10:00 PM to create your own affirmation board and enjoy a cupcake. Reflect on how words and actions can uplift others, and bring that positivity back into your own spaces.
Time: 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Location: O'Connell House
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BCaring Breakfast Club
Wrap up BCaring Week by joining the 青年涩导航Breakfast Club for a community clean-up. Volunteers meet outside Greycliff Hall at 10:30 AM to collect supplies and spend an hour picking up trash in the neighborhood. Volunteers receive a 青年涩导航Breakfast Club t-shirt and a free meal at Eagle鈥檚 Deli, courtesy of the Office of the Dean of Students.
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Greycliff Hall
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Cultivating Care at Boston College
The BCaring Campaign is an ongoing initiative led by Boston College鈥檚 Office of the Dean of Students, designed to foster a deeper sense of community and reflect the university鈥檚 Jesuit values, including attentiveness, reflection, and care for others. Central to the campaign is encouraging members of the 青年涩导航community to recognize and appreciate acts of care and compassion across campus, especially on game days and during major events.
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- Live out the call to be 鈥渟tudents for others鈥� by making choices that reflect empathy, responsibility, and a commitment to the common good.
- Foster a shared understanding of our Jesuit tradition by embracing attentiveness, reflection, and love in all aspects of life at Boston College.
- Model integrity by aligning values with actions, demonstrating consistency, accountability, and character in every setting.
- Promote shared expectations by reporting behavior or campus accessibility issues through the resources available at bc.edu/report.
- Recognize and respect the contributions of frontline and facilities staff, whose work helps ensure that our campus remains safe and clean.
Rolling Recognition
The BCaring Campaign is an ongoing initiative led by Boston College鈥檚 Office of the Dean of Students, designed to foster a deeper sense of community and reflect the university鈥檚 Jesuit values, including attentiveness, reflection, and care for others. Central to the campaign is encouraging members of the 青年涩导航community to recognize and appreciate acts of care and compassion across campus, especially on game days and during major events.